Enda Kenny’s life and times offer five lessons for today’s politicians
A perennial rule of politics comes to mind for former Fine Gael leader
A perennial rule of politics comes to mind for former Fine Gael leader
While Simon Harris waited for the US commerce secretary, Donald Trump was announcing a pause on tariffs
We know charm is routinely weaponised in politics, business and personal relationships. Still, we’re not always immune to charming people, and maybe we don’t want to be
Government deputies develop a nose for the ‘m’ word in the nick of time as Ceann Comhairle is barracked by Opposition
Official rules restrict activities of former politicians seeking to influence those still serving but fees for consultancy can be lucrative
Plus: James Dyson could be in for a land in Waterford; the Irish master of plaster; and the NCH’s bonus buyout
The former Fine Gael deputy leader learned a hard political lesson early in her career: ‘Prepare, prepare, prepare’
The new Fine Gael mayor has three big priorities: dementia awareness, getting more girls into sport, and a special St Patrick’s Day project
Labour leader Ivana Bacik said there were the same number of Ministers with the name James as there were women
Nick Miller and Daniel Mulhall will join Rockwood Public Affairs as consultants
Plus: Keith Duffy in a falling out over knees, Enda Kenny artfully backs a winner, and it turns out RTÉ and Sinn Féin can feel at home with each other after all
Former taoiseach latest in a line of distinguished previous winners
Continuous presence in Dáil and ability to reach highest levels of power counter Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary’s claim he could not rely on them to ‘get things done’
Galway native was nominated to the Seanad in 2016 by then taoiseach Enda Kenny
Rethink,a not-for-profit that backs other charities, has proved remarkably successful since its launch in 2016
Former taoiseach to publish his memoirs next year in a publishing deal reportedly involving a six-figure sum
Former Taoiseach (73) will not seek Fine Gael nomination as Michael D Higgins’ second term comes to an end
One of 15 Fine Gael TDs retiring from Leinster House, the Mayo veteran reflects on the good and bad sides of modern politics
Since taking over as Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader, Harris has kept up a frenetic pace which has re-energised the party, but some say he is too PR-focused
The way he contested the leadership of Fine Gael with Leo Varadkar in 2017 won him many admirers
Hugs between old allies in Government Buildings but friction is building in another Blueshirt bastion
Hardly a life-size Stonehenge replica á la Spinal Tap, is it?
Web Summit’s Lobbying Register absence; why Simon Harris won’t lodge in the Phoenix Park; and more bad news for EV drivers
The Fine Gael politician has scraped through tight corners in politics to become taoiseach-designate
Ex-Green Party aide and one-time special adviser to Eoghan Murphy, Jack O’Donnell among names recruited by incoming taoiseach
From his early days in Fine Gael as a councillor to his resignation as taoiseach and leader of his party
A selection of photos from the former Irish Times picture editor, who has died aged 77
The photographs of Henry Wills documenting Mayo and Irish life were published in the Western People for more than 40 years. A book collecting his best images, In All Kinds Of Weather, was launched last week
The Fine Gael TD, who will be stepping down from politics at the next election, reflects on his relationship with his arch-conservative father and on how the political climate has shifted
Name of person former Fine Gael leader attempted to assist redacted in records released under FoI
Former taoiseach says ‘time, understanding and example’ needed to reach a solution to impasse
After more than 40 years in the Dáil, the Fine Gael TD reflects on his political career following his announcement earlier this week to retire
Richard Bruton's decision to retire at the next general election will deprive Fine Gael of a sharp intellect and rarely-matched wealth of political experience
House in Farmleigh Estate, refurbished for use as taoiseach’s residence by OPW, rarely used by office holders
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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